What If? (Kenny Barron album)

What If? is an album by pianist Kenny Barron recorded in 1986 and released on the German Enja label.^[1][2][3][4]

What If?
Studio album by Kenny Barron
Released	1986
Recorded	February 17, 1986
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre	Jazz
Length	42:19
Label	Enja 5013
Producer	Matthias Winckelmann
Kenny Barron chronology
Sphere On Tour (1985) What If? (1986) Two as One (1987)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[5]

In his review on Allmusic, Greg Turner noted: "Long considered as one of the finest pianists in jazz, Barron's excellent composing skills are also evident on this worthy addition to his discography".^[5]

Track listing

All compositions by Kenny Barron except where noted.

1. "Phantoms" – 7:02
2. "What If?" – 7:26
3. "Close to You Alone" (Cecil McBee) – 5:58
4. "Dexterity" (Charlie Parker) – 3:57
5. "Voyage" – 5:03
6. "Lullabye" – 7:09
7. "Trinkle, Tinkle" (Thelonious Monk) – 5:43

Personnel

• Kenny Barron – piano
• Wallace Roney – trumpet (tracks 1, 2, 5 & 6)
• John Stubblefield – tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 5 & 6)
• Cecil McBee – bass (tracks 1-3, 5 & 6)
• Victor Lewis – drums (tracks 1-6)